Do I need experience to work in fast food?

No. Many crew roles are open to first-time workers. Show that you are reliable, quick to learn and friendly with customers, and give your availability.

Should I mention being a student?

Yes, if it affects your hours. Say which days and times you can work, and mention that you are used to balancing study with other commitments.

What skills matter most on a crew member CV?

Speed, accuracy, friendly service and a tidy way of working. Give a short example of each, such as serving a busy lunchtime queue.

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Fast food crew member CV example

A strong fast food crew member CV shows speed, accuracy with orders and a friendly manner at the counter, drive-thru or grill. It should mention food hygiene, the stations you can cover and your availability, since shifts are often early, late or at weekends.

Chloe Bennett

Fast food crew member

chloe@example.com · 07700 900144 · Cardiff

Profile

Quick and friendly fast food crew member with two years of experience serving customers, cooking and keeping a busy restaurant clean. Confident on the till, the grill and the drive-thru headset, and used to working at pace during lunch and dinner peaks. Follows food safety rules closely and is flexible with evenings and weekends.

Experience

Crew Member

a busy drive-thru burger restaurant

Took orders at the counter and drive-thru window, keeping them accurate through the lunch and dinner peaks

Cooked and assembled burgers and fries to the recipe and timing guide

Handled cash and card payments and helped cash up at closing

Followed food safety rules, including temperature checks, hand washing and date labels

Cleaned tables, floors and equipment throughout the shift, leaving the restaurant ready for the next team

Kitchen Assistant (part-time)

a chicken takeaway

Prepared and cooked chicken and sides in line with the manager's instructions

Packed takeaway and delivery orders and checked them against the ticket

Restocked sauces, packaging and drinks before each busy period

Helped new starters learn the stations on their first shifts

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Tips for a fast food crew member CV

Show speed and accuracy with a short example, such as handling the lunchtime rush
List the stations you can work on, such as counter, grill, fryer, drive-thru or delivery packing
State your availability for evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Mention food hygiene training or a certificate if you have one
Show that you stay friendly and calm when customers are in a hurry or unhappy
If you are still at school or college, say which days and hours you are free

Applying with a cover letter? See our fast food crew member cover letter example.